Shoulder aches and pains in late pregnancy may be related to the forward shift of the center of gravity, increased hormone secretion, and incorrect sleeping position. It can be relieved by lap-band, hot compresses, and changing the sleeping position.
1. Center of gravity shift forward: center of gravity shift forward in late pregnancy, resulting in the head, neck, shoulders backward, waist forward protruding, so that the pregnant woman’s waist and back muscles continue to be in a state of tension, so it is easy to shoulder aches and pains. You can lift the pregnant woman’s abdomen through the belly band to reduce the pressure on the abdominal muscles and pelvis, relieve the pregnant woman’s spine and reduce pain.
2. Increased hormone secretion: during pregnancy due to increased secretion of relaxin, may lead to corresponding ligament laxity, such as the joints of the scapula, pubic arch and other parts of the ligament laxity, that is easy to cause shoulder pain in late pregnancy. You can give local hot compresses, such as hot towels and other local hot compresses, can promote local blood circulation, relieve shoulder pain.
3. Incorrect sleeping position: long time incorrect sleeping position will produce pressure on the shoulder, which will lead to shoulder pain in late pregnancy. It is best to sleep in the left lateral position or occasionally alternate between the left and right side of the bed.
If the shoulder pain in late pregnancy can not be relieved, it is recommended to go to the regular hospital, symptomatic treatment.